Development of Overuse Musculoskeletal Conditions after Combat-Related Upper Limb Amputation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

The care of amputees is a major problem facing any Army during wartime.1 To this end, there have been over 1,705 Service members who have sustained major deployment-related limb amputations since September 11, 2001.2 Although a relatively smaller proportion of deployment-related amputations involved the upper limb (17.7%) as compared to the lower limb, major upper limb amputations are regarded amongst the most life-altering and debilitating combat injuries.3,4 The hand and arm are remarkably dexterous, superbly sensitive, and extremely proficient in the performance of the functions and tasks of daily living.

Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - May 16, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jill M. Cancio, Susan Eskridge, Kaeley Shannon, Annemarie Orr, Brittney Mazzone, Shawn Farrokhi Source Type: research